Purchasing Agent

Veterans Health Administration; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Purchasing Agent at the GS-6 level within Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The incumbent will manage procurement of specialized medical equipment, supplies, and services, review requests, analyze prescriptions, and ensure timely fulfillment of orders.

The role emphasizes adherence to federal procurement policies, coordination with vendors, and maintaining accurate records, with telework eligibility discussed at interview and

Qualifications

• GS-6 level requires no educational substitution.
• Transcript must be submitted with the application.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze prosthetic consults and prescriptions for items and services.
• Review requests for completeness and arrange procurement.
• Advise services on requisition policies and procedures.
• Prepare complex purchase orders and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and local facilities for orders.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Policy guidance

Records management

Education

Transcript required for education

Tools

Government purchase card

Vendor file management

MS Excel

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent serves in the developmental capacity as a Purchasing Agent for Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS), within a VA Medical Facility. This position reports to either the Chief of Prosthetics or a Supervisory Prosthetic Representative within PSAS.

Key Responsibilities

Duties outlined below are at the GS-6 full performance Purchasing Agent. Administration: The incumbent receives and analyzes Prosthetic Consults, and prescriptions for items, services and home medical equipment. The incumbent reviews requests for completeness, proper documentation and make arrangements to procure these items. Establishes workflow protocols to ensure the timely execution of work. Coordinate work for special circumstances.

As the subject matter expert (SME), will advise other services on the policies and procedures to establish requisitions for services, equipment and commodities. Review requests from various sources and making substitutions if necessary (within scope). As a subject matter expert, the incumbent will provide general guidance to potential vendors on requirements and information needed to be entered into the VHA's local vendor file.

Examine clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services. Advise Veterans and clinicians in relation to eligibility for entitlements for items and services. Review clinical requests, determine sources and determine the availability of replacement parts and alternatives for power mobility, artificial limbs and other pieces of medical equipment.

Review unique requests to ensure the requesting entity has addressed any special prescribing procedure or guidance. Reconcile all invoices for certification of payment by reviewing Veteran records against invoices to ensure that accurate cost is being charged for service/item rendered and verifies the correct total cost. Follow up in relation to parts and labor orders, returns shipping back to manufactures and accounting for warranty work.

Maintain accurate records of transactions and to complete all adjustments to computerized system. Maintain accurate funding, billing, reconciling of accounts and sub-account balances to include the Prompt Payment Act as it affects vendors and the payment process between vendors and the VA Medical Center. Purchasing: Procures specialized medical equipment, supplies and services for Veterans.

Examples include but are not limited to augmented speech devices specialized for veterans individual need such as eye tracking, Custom wheelchairs built with measurements and specs unique to the veteran, vehicle modifications, specialized ramping with prep work and labor. Review of various configurations and determine the most cost effective to meet the veterans need.

Procure specialized medical equipment with critical and unique characteristics and associated guidance from a variety of sources. Purchases various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of the government purchase card for micro purchase. The incumbent will be responsible and knowledgeable in various purchasing strategies, such as how to solicit, who to solicit, what clauses to include, which offers to accept or how much lead time.

The incumbent will negotiate prices with sole source vendors, persuade reluctant vendors and collect data for requirements not previously required. Authorizes and prepares complex purchase orders for a wide variety of devices, medical supplies and durable medical equipment. Prepares complex purchase orders for a wide variety of devices, medical supplies and durable medical equipment.

Execute price adjustments; resolve any discrepancies, modifications, amendments to purchase orders and cancelations of purchase orders. Coordinate medical device orders that may require more than one vendor and more than one end user. The incumbent will also coordinate work with local vendors. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc available. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD0826VS Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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